Deadline for revising returns: what taxpayers need to know December 31 is the cut-off for taxpayers who must revise their income tax returns to disclose foreign assets and income. If you’ve already filed a return this year but did not declare overseas holdings or foreign-source income, you should act promptly to update the return. Failing … Read more
The government has set a firm deadline: if your PAN is not linked with your Aadhaar by 31 December, your PAN will be rendered inoperative. That change can disrupt routine financial and tax activities and may attract penalties. Here’s a clear, practical guide to what this means and what you should do now. What does … Read more
Recent regulatory changes have resolved several long-running criticisms of the National Pension System (NPS), making it a more practical and attractive option for retirement savings. By loosening strict lock-in rules, relaxing annuitization requirements and expanding equity exposure, the reforms have brought greater flexibility, higher return potential and clearer choice for savers. What the reforms changed … Read more
Strong initial demand for small and medium enterprise (SME) public offerings in 2025 has not consistently delivered investor returns after listing. Of the 250 companies that came to market this year, 129 are trading below their issue price, leaving roughly half of new entrants underwater for early investors. The gap between demand and performance Many … Read more
India’s long-term story remains strong. Real growth is healthy, and corporate balance sheets are cleaner than most global peers — at or near their best levels. For businesses, investors and policymakers this creates opportunity, but also calls for careful navigation of short-term risks. Below is a clear look at why India’s economic case still looks … Read more
Recent revisions to income tax rules and the roll-out of a new optional tax regime have removed the frantic, last-minute dash many taxpayers made each year to buy tax-saving instruments. That’s good news for disciplined investing: you no longer have to cram purchases into December. Yet experts caution that the end of the year-end scramble … Read more
Application submission for the Sthree Suraksha Scheme in Kerala has reportedly begun after the state government released guidelines and norms for its implementation. The move signals a renewed focus on structured support and protection mechanisms for women across the state. What the Sthree Suraksha Scheme aims to do The scheme is designed to strengthen safety … Read more
Warren Buffett’s “20-Slot Punch Card” Advice: Treat Opportunities Like a Limited Resource In a recent viral speech, Warren Buffett delivered a simple but powerful message for students and young investors: life hands out only a few truly rare opportunities, and you must choose them wisely. He used a memorable metaphor — a “20-slot punch card” … Read more
The flashing ticker isn’t your friend Stock market tickers — those constant streams of prices and percentages — can make investing feel urgent. Buffett warns that the nonstop updates create a false pressure to act. Watching every move often leads to emotional reactions and impulsive trades that hurt long-term returns. Patience beats panic Successful investing, … Read more
Severe fines can follow even unintentional non-disclosure of foreign assets Tax rules on foreign assets are strict: simply holding overseas accounts or investments without properly reporting them can lead to heavy penalties. A recent case involving a Mumbai executive highlights how costly non-disclosure can be. The individual was fined ₹40 lakh under the Black Money … Read more